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From what my doctor said, it takes about 6 months to settle. Mine took about 3-4 months until I didn't notice anything was different. I asked him the same question and he said that most doctors recommend waiting the 6 months, as it takes awhile for your body to adjust to it. So unless the side effects are very severe, I would think that this number would be low.

I am the Queen of Side Effects. I was very very skeptical about getting this, as I can't take the pill as it sends me into a downward spiral of depression. I tried depo provera at University and it did the same thing, The first 2 months were not great for me with Mirena, and I was thinking about taking it out. The husband kept saying, just give it the six months... and I am glad he did. Mine has settled quite well, and I am glad I waited. My periods have pretty much stopped (spotting once a month, it can be irregular). I got mine inserted to stop my periods, as they think I have endometriosis that was making my back basically fall apart once a month for over 2 weeks. So, for me, the Mirena has been great. And I am amazed I haven't had many side effects (I am a bit more tired than I was before, but that v. the back pain... Mirena wins). Hope that helps x

I have gone up 2 cup sizes and have very tender breasts all the time. I have been bleeding, not spotting, since it went in 10 weeks ago. I also have PMS all the time... I feel teary and argumentative all the time. It takes all my energy to keep on top of it. I have also have noticed an increase in facial hair, similar to what I had when my PCOS was uncontrolled.